How can I become an Inspire Patron?
There is no approval process required to become an Inspire Patron. Patron accounts are enabled upon receipt of account creation.
Join now by simply creating a Patron account here!
Who typically joins as a Patron?
Patrons are generally not interested in immediately conducting research as part of Inspire Institute:
- Patrons can be experienced researchers who want to initially learn more details about Inspire Institute, before beginning to conduct research as part of Inspire.
. - A Patron is also ideal for an enthusiast who is interested in science and hopes to further develop their knowledge about scientific research by being associated with a research institute.
- A Patron can be a technologist interested in keeping track of new research developments for potential use of the results of research.
- A Patron can be a representative of a company, corporation, or government representative that is interested in evaluating whether to fund Inspire research or to keep track of new research developments
- A Patron can be a member of the general public that is interested in learning generally about scientific research and the research conducted by Inspire Researchers
- A Patron may also be someone who has questions or direct interest regarding particular Inspire research
What does an Inspire Patron membership entail?
A Patron is open to the general public without qualification.
There are no requirements that a Patron must fulfill to maintain membership in Inspire
What benefits does Inspire offer a Patron?
An Inspire Patron can:
- Keep abreast of developments in science and technology as well as work by Inspire researchers
- Can participate in Inspire forums and discussions
- Can evaluate whether or not to apply to a higher level such as Research Associate, Research Scientist, or Senior Scientist
- Attend Inspire conference and on-line Inspire presentations
- Interact with a network of Inspire members for learning and discussion
- Participate in Inspire committees
What are the costs to become an Inspire Patron?
None, it is free to affiliate as an Inspire Patron!
Can a researcher initially participate as an Inspire Patron and then later change to a different role such as researcher?
Yes, in general if it desired to promote one’s role, one can always change (or apply when an application is required) for a new membership level.
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